In a stressful world, it's your place to enjoy some respite, some company and a chat. It's your place to meet, learn and relax!

The SMILE Cafe is the place to share personal knowledge, experiences and emotional support.You can make new friends and improve your quality of life. It is also a place for those looking for information, advice and guidance from professionals and support agencies.

The SMILE Cafe is manned by volunteers who will serve you with a welcome cup of tea or coffee and a cheery smile. They will even sit and have a chat with you.

The SMILE Cafe at the Fromus Centre is located in Seaman Avenue, Saxmundham ( IP17 1DZ ), close to the A12, bus routes and the Saxmundham rail station - and comes with plenty of free car parking! For directions, please check the interactive map on the left.

A local bookable community transport service to and from the Fromus Centre is also available. For details, please click here.

It was sponsored by both organisations and became self-sustaining within the first year.

The SMILE Cafe was managed by PASTEL for the first two and a half years, from October 2012 to April 2015, when the roles were reversed and the management was handed over to the Rotary Club, with PASTEL in support.